In this short film, Jim Pope makes the first ascent of Lupin (f8B) (8B/V13). It may be small but it packs a punch. Lupin that is.
Filmed in stunning light at Stanton in the Woods, Jim talks through the intricacies of climbing his new problem before finishing the session with a flash attempt on Blackfoot (f7C) (7C/V9).
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Return to Latest NewsJim Pope is a top British sport, trad and competition climber. He has climbed up to F8c+, had some scary moments on a couple of E9s and has been competing for several years.
His hardest ascents...
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